Maternal immune response to urinary tract infection may drive preterm birth risk
A study from Baylor College of Medicine published in Science Translational Medicine suggests that preterm birth risks linked to UTIs are caused by the body's immune response rather than the bacteria itself. This finding shifts the understanding of how infections impact pregnancy outcomes.
Why it matters
Understanding the biological mechanism behind preterm births could lead to new preventative treatments for pregnant women suffering from UTIs.
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